We are far into the heart of winter and with it comes bitter, freezing temperatures. A topic commonly debated when these frigid temperatures come around is two-hour delays. This year, the school has already had one two-hour delay and even a cancellation based on low temperatures. What some students may not be aware of is…
Category: School Life
Win $25 For Your Art Or Writing
Without doing a job or any extraneous work, students could win 25 dollars. This opportunity comes from a Literary Magazine sponsored contest running now in the high school. Contest details are advertised on the announcements, on the fragments billboard and Instagram account (@avonworthfragments), on mini posters on lockers, and via teachers in the English classrooms….
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review – A Heartbreaking Disappointment
—— THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS—— On December 14th, 2017, Star Wars: The Last Jedi was shown to the United States for the first time ever. I went with a few of my friends to the event at the 10 PM showing in Cinemark’s high-definition XD theater. We waited in line with people who were…
G-Eazy: The Beautiful and Damned Album Review
Its been about 2 years since the California Bay-Area rapper G-Eazy released “When Its Dark Out”, an album with only a few tracks being worthy of a second listen and arguably, a disappointment. In those 2 years, G-Eazy has lived an eventful life negatively and positively, and he successfully shows his rise and fall in…
Pittsburgh Concerts of 2018
///Additional Reporting Done by Haley Reilly/// 2018 is just around the corner. While 2017 was filled with things from new clothing trends to national tragedies, it was also filled with concerts from artists who made their way to Pittsburgh. This upcoming year is no different as there is an extensive list of artists set to…
What I Am Looking Forward To In 2018
In 2018, I am looking forward to is a new game coming to the Nintendo Switch. This game has already been out for other platforms such as PC, Xbox and PS4. This game is known as Outlast One and Two. Nintendo is usually a kid-friendly platform but they wanted to bring this game for the…
Class of 2021 Reflect Shift from Watching TV to Streaming YouTube and Netflix
“On average, teens spent 34% of their video time watching YouTube, compared to 27% watching Netflix, and 14% watching live TV” (Business Insider) Television used to be the form of entertainment unlike anything else. Everyone loved TV for the shows and new movies. This was not only something that adults used, but all ages used…
Opinion: 2017 – Donald Trump as President: Is America Great Again, Starting to Get Great, Not-So-Great, or Not Great at All?
It’s been a little over a year since the upset victory of Donald Trump being elected president. During his campaign, he made multiple promises that supporters were expecting him to keep. Some of these promises have been met, but his slogan is still in question. Has Donald Trump made America great again? My answer is…
The 3 Best Things To Do In Pittsburgh This Holiday Season
Pittsburgh is special in so many ways. You can be in the culturally diverse Strip District at noon and then be a part of the 65,000 black and gold family to cheer on the Steelers at night. It has so many fantastic opportunities to enhance your education and so many museums that help you explore…
Best of 2017 Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh, the City of Bridges, is now earning itself a new title: The City of Sports. With every team playing for the city coming out on top, it is undeniable that winning is the new normal. During the 2016-2017 hockey season, the Pittsburgh Penguins stood out as a force to be reckoned with….